Mrs. Dubose

Objectives:

-Identify and infer the meaning of a significant text excerpt from TKAM

-Draw conclusions and make inferences about events and characters in TKAM by answering questions about chapter 11

Agenda:

BELLWORK Interrogation and Frivolous

Ch. 11 Review: Mrs. Dubose
Begin Reading Chapter 12

HW:

1) Read Chapter 12.

2) Answer the CP or

H questions.  

Chapter 1-9 Quiz

Objectives:

-demonstrate knowledge of Chapters 1-9 via a multiple choice quiz

Agenda:

BELLWORK Title of the Book

Quiz Chapters 1-9 Illuminate
Begin reading Ch. 11

HW:

-Read Ch. 11

- Chapter 11 HW Work: Focus on Diction, Detail and Tone of Mrs. Dubose

Objectives:

Analyze a piece of text for tone

and write a short synthesis paragraph

Agenda:
Turn in week 2 TKAM packets

BELLWORK Attributes

Ch. 9 Review

Begin reading Ch. 10

HW:

Read Ch. 10

Homework Slip:

CP:  Life lessons

H: Kids’ perspectives of Atticus

Tone in TKAM

Objectives:

Students will analyze passages for tone and mood through the identification and interpretation of specific words and phrases.

Agenda:

BELLWORK Analogous

ES Check
Tone & Mood in TKAM
Begin reading Ch. 9

HW:

Read Ch 9

Homework Slip

Ch. 6 & 7 review

Objectives: Draw conclusions and make inferences about events and characters in TKAM by answering questions about chapters 6 and 7.

Agenda:

BELLWORK Aberration
Ch 6 & 7 Review

Begin reading chapter 8

HW:

Read Ch. 8 and complete HW slip

Evidence Sentences Notes and practice with TKAM

Objectives:
Identify the components of Evidence Sentences by taking notes on how to construct an ES
Assess my knowledge of TKAM vocabulary via an online quiz

Agenda:

QUICK 1-6

VOCAB REVIEW

Vocab Quiz via Illuminate 1st 6 words

Writing Academy - ES

Miss Maudie ES practice

Begin reading Ch 6 TKAM

HW:

All: Read chapters 6 & 7

Complete HW Slip

Indirect Characterization in TKAM

Objectives:

-Draw conclusions about characters in TKAM by referring to text evidence that utilizes indirect characterization

-Cite evidence of indirect characterization about character Miss Maudie Atkinson and make inferences about her character

Agenda:

BELLWORK Indigenous & Malignant

QUICK 1-6 VOCAB REVIEW

Warm-up Ch 4

Classwork: Direct and

Indirect Characterization

Start Reading Chapter 5 together

HW:

Read Chapter 5

CP Worksheet

H Worksheet

Vocab quiz is tomorrow on the first six words.

Ch 3 and 4 TKAM

Objectives:

-Review Ch. 2 via Quaker reading

-Participate in reader's theater through Ch. 3 read aloud

-Define a new vocabulary term

Agenda:

BELLWORK Intimidation

Quaker reading/readers theater for Ch 2

Read Chapter 3 Aloud reader's theater style

Partner work Ch 2 & 3 Review Questions

HW:

CP and H: Read Ch. 4 TKAM and complete Chapter 4 HW.

Censorship

Objectives:
Recognize elements of To Kill A Mockingbird through discussion on censorship
Create a visual of Boo Radley based on a description from the novel

Agenda:
Vocabulary: Eccentric/Boo Radley visual
Censorship and TKAM
Begin Ch. 2 HW, Screencast notes via Google Classroom
Begin Ch. 2 read aloud

Homework:
CP & H:  Finish reading Ch 2 TKAM
CP & H:  Finish Screencast notes

Diction and Detail

Objectives:

-Recall Ch. 1 and make observations about the characters in TKAM through the Ch. 1 review.

-Identify and discuss why the author includes specific diction into their novels via the censorship ppt.

-Identify diction and detail in a passage from TKAM and draw conclusions about what the evidence reveals about the town of Maycomb.

Agenda:

BELLWORK: Evasion

Ch. 1 Review

Do Chapter 1 - Ch 1 Diction & Detail Lesson

HW:

CP and H: Finish Ch 1 Diction & Detail Lesson

There is no TKAM reading tonight

Introduction to TKAM Powerpoint Notes

Objectives:
-Recognize elements of To Kill A Mockingbird through Intro to TKAM power point notes
-Review elements of Humanities I through Kahoot Quiz
-Participate in active listening through Ch. 1 read aloud of TKAM

Agenda:
-Course expectations quiz via kahoot
-Intro to TKAM powerpoint notes
-Ch. 1 Homework
-Begin reading Ch. 1 TKAM

Homework:
1.  College Prep (CP)  and Honors (H):  Finish reading Ch. 1 TKAM
2.  -CP HW: Scout Finch is the narrator of TKAM, and everything in the novel is based on her perspective.  Revisit Ch. 1 and do the following:
1.  Explain who Scout is based on her reactions and interactions to each of the character's introduced in Ch 1 (Indirect Characterization of Scout)
2.  Discuss her perception of at least 5 other characters based on her descriptions/interactions with them.
-H HW: Focus on the diction Harper Lee uses to describe Boo.  The kids gossip extensively about Boo in this chapter.  Find the following three words in the text and choose which word best represents what you think is the truth about Boo:  Turtle, phantom, bloodstained.  Once you find the words, read the sentences before them and after them so you can get the proper context.  Once you have selected the word that represents Boo, copy down the sentence in which the word appears.  Then, explain why the word you chose is better than the other two words, using what little you know from the text and using your best inference skills.  Write no more than one page.
3.  Honors only:  Read and annotate the Censorship and Banning Books in High School English Courses packet.  Write and type a one page response to the question on the back of the packet.  Due tomorrow.

Humanities I Digital Challenge

Objectives:

-demonstrate my knowledge about the Humanities I course via a short quiz

-join a Google Classroom and participate in a Digital Challenge – exploring the 9th grade English website

--Participate in a team building activity through setting up TKAM appointment clocks

--Identify and infer the meaning of a vocabulary term from TKAM

Agenda:

-Vocabulary: Malevolent

-Chromebook Care

-Digital Challenge activity with Google Classroom. Join Google classroom with the following code:
Block 3: sb3z16g
Block 4: g4meg34
-TKAM Appointment Clock set up

Homework:

1. Honors students, complete the Honors Censorship Packet S17 due on Wednesday1/18

2. All students: Fill out the parent Contact Info form

3. All students: Purchase required supplies

Influences & Writing Sample

Objectives:

Assess my writing abilities through the completion of an in class on demand timed writing

Familiarize myself with "influences" via powerpoint notes

Agenda:
-Discussion and notes on “influences” via google slides. This will be the first item collected in the week one TKAM (To Kill A Mockingbird) packet that will be collected next Friday, 1/20/2017

-Writing assessment in class. Students signing up for the Honors program are required to take their writing assessment home, revise it, type it, and bring BOTH the handwritten and typed version to be turned in on Tuesday 1/17/2017.

HW:  

-Honors explanation and parent signature

-Honors students, take home the writing sample and revise and type it. Print out a hard copy to be turned in on Tuesday 1/17/2017.

-Buy required supplies for Humanities by Tuesday 1/17/2017(see syllabus)

-Fill out and submit Parent contact info via my blog page by Tuesday 1/17/2017

Welcome to Humanities I

Hello, students and parents.  Welcome to Humanities I with Mrs. Capen.  I am pleased to have you in my class this term and hope that you utilize this blog to keep you up to date on what is happening in class and what the daily homework will be.

About me:  I am a San Diego native that attended Will C. Crawford High School.  I received my Bachelor's degree from San Diego State University, spent a year at CSU San Marcos for my teaching credential, and followed that up with a Master's degree from Point Loma Nazarene University.  This will be my 13th year teaching at Steele Canyon.  When I'm not in the classroom, I am busily raising my two sons.

Your job: Please familiarize yourself with this blog and parents: make sure to fill out and submit the Parent Contact Info via the link under the Need to know items.  This assignment is worth 10 points. Also, to receive daily reminders, enter your email.

I am looking forward to this term.  Rah Rah Cougars!

Homework:
1.  Read over the Honors Program agreement, if you'd like to pursue Honors, please sign and date and return this form tomorrow.

2.  Fill out and submit the Parent Contact Info on this blog.

3.  Purchase required materials (see syllabus).

Welcome to Humanities I

Hello, students and parents.  Welcome to Humanities I with Mrs. Capen.  I am pleased to have you in my class this term and hope that you utilize this blog to keep you up to date on what is happening in class and what the daily homework will be.

About me:  I am a San Diego native that attended Will C. Crawford High School.  I received my Bachelor's degree from San Diego State University, spent a year at CSU San Marcos for my teaching credential, and followed that up with a Master's degree from Point Loma Nazarene University.  This will be my 13th year teaching at Steele Canyon.  When I'm not in the classroom, I am busily raising my two sons.

Your job: Please familiarize yourself with this blog and parents: make sure to fill out and submit the Parent Contact Info via the link under the Need to know items.  This assignment is worth 10 points. Also, to receive daily reminders, enter your email.

I am looking forward to this term.  Rah Rah Cougars!

Homework:
1.  Read over the Honors Program agreement, if you'd like to pursue Honors, please sign and date and return this form tomorrow.

2.  Fill out and submit the Parent Contact Info on this blog.

3.  Purchase required materials (see syllabus).